Braided hairstyles

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Jul 30, 2011 at 3:37 p.m. ET

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Rachel McAdams rekindles images of Old Hollywood screen sirens with this classic hairstyle. The pomp up front is pretty, but the braid in back is really what makes it look feminine. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Tamara Beckwith

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Tamara Beckwith is youthful and cute with this tiny side braid that's a sassy addition to any short hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Cheryl Cole

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Cheryl Cole rocks an adorable side braid under a hat as she runs her daily errands. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Eva Mendes

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Eva Mendes looks like a princess from the middle ages with this updo braid that's fun and funky. Photo courtesy WENN.

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There isn't a hairstyle that doesn't look good on Beyonce, and this beautiful side braid is no exception. Photo courtesy WENN

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Demi Lovato

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Demi Lovato braids her bangs to the side in this casual hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

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Alesha Dixon

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Alesha Dixon braids the crown of her hair for this casual hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

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Mary J Blige

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Mary J Blige looks like the sophisticated songstress she is with this romantic, middle ages-inspired look. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Danielle Lloyd

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Danielle Lloyd looks simply stunning as she DJs a dance event. She simply makes a braid her "crown" around her head. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Karen Gillan

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Karen Gillan looks like she just stepped off the opera stage with this pretty braided updo that's perfect with her red hair. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Kim Kardashian

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Kim Kardashian is braided into this seductive, Egyptian-inspired side braid that looks sexy and fun. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Liz McClarnon

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Liz McClarnon looks pretty with a simple side braid and dangling strands up front that give her a casual look. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Michelle Dewberry

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Michelle Dewberry adorns her head with a braided "crown," complemented by wispy strands in back. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Nicole Richie

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Nicole Richie takes her braided updo hairstyle to the streets with this adorable look, perfect for a casual day shopping. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Rachel Stevens

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Rachel Stevens goes with a simple braid down the back of her head for this red carpet event. It never goes out of style. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Tess Daly

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Tess Daly takes a single braided strand and twists it around her head for a sophisticated updo. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Lea Seydoux

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Lea Seydoux is messy and pretty with this gorgeous side braid that allows her to show off her face without looking too kempt. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Miley Cyrus

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Miley Cyrus looks gorgeous with this super long, super thick braid that allows her to show off the top of her gown. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson signs autographs with this adorable, braided updo adorning her head. Her hair is out of her face and she's ready to get back to the serious business of being famous. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Deborah Cox

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Deborah Cox keeps her hair in check with these super tight braids, which allow her to wake up and go at a moment's notice. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Sheila E is a combination of island and pretty with these up tops braids, which lead into girly, tight curls. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Kate Hudson keeps the hair out of her face with this braided style, which takes her bangs and forms a braided "tiara" around the front of her hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Fan Bingbing looks like she just stepped off the opera stage with this roundabout braid that's shown off by pinning the rest of her hair back into a bun. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Preeya Kalida

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Preeya Kalida takes her braid to the side for a little bohemian impact to an otherwise traditional hairstyle. She adds a bit of poof to the top of her hair for new dimension. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Blake Lively

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Blake Lively is a combination of messy and put together with this braid and ponytail bundle that looks completely bohemian chic. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Curls with a Braided Headband

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Gorgeous flowing curls set off with a braided headband across the front.

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Braid Front Updo

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Curly twisted updo with a thin braided headband.

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Loose Side French Braid

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Romantic yet elegant side French braid.

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Braided Top Straight Back

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Slick straight hair down the back styled with a braid at the top.

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Long Messy Braid

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So simple and chic center parted braid.

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Loose Side Braid

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Curly hair loosely braided to the side.

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Loose Side Fishtail Braid

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Chic red haired side fishtail end braid.

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Braided High Bun

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Simply elegant high braided bun.

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Playful Braids

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Multiple side braids joined together into a ponytail.

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Braided Crown Updo

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Multiple braided headbands in a chic unique updo.

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Youthful Braided Headband

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Cute and classic thick braided headband updo.

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Low Braided Updo

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A chic updo with an across the bottom braid.

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Double Braided Top Updo

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Two braids from a center part gathered in a curly updo.

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Double Braid Headband

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Two braided headbands leading to an elegant updo.

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Loose Side Braid

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Deep side part with a loose side braid in an updo.

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Side Fishtail Braid

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A casual side fishtail braid.

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Braid Topped Long Loose Hair

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Center part with two loose braids with straight blonde locks.

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Braided Roots

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Mutliple tiny braided roots center parted and wavy long locks.

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Casual Side Braid

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Long locks in a casual side braid.

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Braided hairstyle - Braid with flower clasp

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This look features a classic braid accented by a red flower clasp.

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Wedding hair - Braided bun

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This wedding hairstyle features braids that flow into a bun.

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Pinned Braid Updo

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Multiple braids pinned up for a fresh updo.

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Long Thick Braid

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A thick and long side braid.

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Wedding hair - Fishtail braid an bun

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This wedding hairstyle features a fishtail braid and a bun.

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Braided hairstyle - Low pigtail braids

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This everyday hairstyle features two low pigtail braids.

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Chic Romantic Braided Updo

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Youthful and romantic braided updo with bright headbands.

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Large Braided High Bun

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Elegant high bun with a thick wrapped braid.

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Braided hairstyle - Sleek pigtail braids

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This everyday hairstyle features two low pigtail braids.

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Braided hairstyle - Side part, low loose braid

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This everyday hairstyle features a side part and a low, loose braid.

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Bun with a Side Braid

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Dress up a normal bun with a braided side piece twisted in.

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Braided hairstyle - Summer braids

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These pigtail braids are perfectly accented by a large brimmed hat.

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Braided hairstyle - Loose braids, wavy hair

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This look features loose pigtail braids applied to wavy hair.

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Braided hairstyle - Rachel McAdams double braid

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Get Rachel McAdams red carpet look by applying two thin braids to the top of the head.

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Braided hairstyle - Side braid, loose bun

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This look features a side braid that is fastened into a loose bun.

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Braided hairstyle - Very loose side braid, curly hair

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This look features a very loose side braid applied to curly hair.

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Braided hairstyle - French braid on curly hair

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This look features a loose french braid applied to curly hair.

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Braided hairstyle - Crown braid

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This beautiful look features several braids starting at the crown then gathered together on the side in a bun.

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Braided hairstyle - Dutch Crown braid

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This beautiful look features a braid that goes all around the crown.

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Jennifer Morrison wore this look on the red carpet, but it would look beautiful under a veil. The braids are a classic look that never go out of style. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Kirsten Dunst

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Kirsten Dunst is curly and twisted with this subtly braided updo. Her natural curls are braided into a bun for an ethereal look. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Rihanna's bright red braid

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Rihanna isn't afraid to try new things with her hairstyle, and lucky for her, each of them works with her face. Here, her gorgeous opera-singer-inspired braid is sweet and sexy. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Edith Bowman

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Edith Bowman keeps her hair back with a stunning braid that lines the front of her head in classic, Victorian-era hairstyle fashion. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba shows off her beautiful face by keeping her hair back. Here, she uses two braids as a "tiara," and follows up with a tight bun in back. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Sammy Winward shows off the pretty neckline of her dress with a braided updo that looks great with her face shape and hair color.

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Emma Roberts

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Emma Roberts is a budding fashionista, and here she proves why. She's managed to make this braided hairstyle look youthful and put together at the same time. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Pixie Lott

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Pixie Lott constantly changes up her hair. Here, she looks her age with youthful side braids, keeping the rest down to show off her bright blonde color. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley goes with a simple side braid at Cochella Valley Music Festival. It's a simple style that looks cute and can go unwashed during those music festival days. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Emilia Fox

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Emilia Fox makes her look youthful and whimsical with a simple side braid that keeps her neckline open, perfect for showing off her necklace and scooping top. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Trudie Styler

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Trudie Styler places a braid across the base of her head, which looks almost like a tiara that she wears as part of being English theatre royalty. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Edith Bowman

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Edith Bowman proves that braids aren't just for pre-teens. Here, she classes up the look with an ethereal ode to the ancient braid. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Fearne Cotton

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Fearne Cotton loves to change-up her hair, and here she changes up the traditional braid. Piecey bits of hair, rather than large chunks, make up this hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Peaches Geldof

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Peaches Geldof looks youthful and edgy with her purple-red braid. The colors of her makeup, including a bright red lip, make her hair really pop. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Danielle Lloyd

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Danielle Lloyd looks like a Greek goddess with this pairing of braids and a side bun. The hairstyle perfectly sweeps all of the hair from her face and highlights her shoulders and neck. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Lisa Snowdon

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Lisa Snowdon goes sporty chic with this messy braid that can be carried from day to night. The hairstyle is perfect for the gym. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Alice Dellal

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Alice Dellal looks fierce and dark with this long, black braid that hangs down to her waist as she walks down the runway in model style. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Emilia Fox

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Emilia Fox understands the power of the braid. Here, she looks youthful and glowy with her traditional braided blonde style. The twist is that she lets it hang to the side. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Brooke Vincent looks sweet, approachable and adorable with these two front braids running down the front of her pretty red hair. She simply pinned them under her long hair for a unique day look. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Kat Von D takes a new twist on her typically hard-edged look with this side braid that's a bit more bohemian than normal for the tattoo artist. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Elle Macpherson

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Elle Macpherson goes bold with her braid for this red carpet event. It looks gorgeous on her, too! Photo courtesy of WENN.

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Kirsten Dunst

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By contrasting two types of braids in her hair, Kirsten Dunst creates this beautiful updo for her red carpet appearance. Photo courtesy of WENN.